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The first group of Scandinavians came in 1970, due to an assisted passage. They settled in the "70 Mile Bush" area. Now, these settlements are called Dannevirke and Norsewood, with Dannewirke being the larger one.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoWithin 30 years of Cook's mentioning of the plentiful seals in NZ, the sealers arrived - about the 1790s, and some of these decided to settle, and many married Maori women.
These were the earliest European settlers, but not part of an organized commercial settlement, such as those sponsored by the New Zealand Company.
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∙ 12y agoWaipu in the north was one Scots settlement - I think they came to NZ via Nova Scotia (?).
And of course a significant settlement in Dunedin - founded as a 'new church' settlement to avoid some of the patronage issues that had plagued Presbyterianism in Scotland.
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∙ 12y agoHave a look at the related question below - which I've just answered.
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∙ 12y ago60% sure around 1500 to 1600
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Was the Maori people were the first to live in New Zealand?
No, the Maori were the first people to settle the islands we now call New Zealand.
Were Maori the first people to settle in New Zealand?
Yes, the Maori are the original inhabitants of the islands we now call New Zealand.
How many croatians live in New Zealand?
There are about 40,000 Croatians that live in New Zealand. Pauvo Lupis is believed to be the first Croatian to settle in New Zealand.
Who were the first settlers in NZ?
It's considered that the first inhabitants of the territory of New Zealand were the Maoris. According to them, the first explorer that reached that land was called Kupe, he navigated following the stars and ocean currents, he came from his native Polynesia, concretely from the island of Hawaiki, approximately 1000 years ago.
Why did caption cook come settle in new zealand?
Captain Cook did not settle in New Zealand. He made three voyages to the Pacific and visited New Zealand on four separate occasions. He led the first British expedition to discover New Zealand and the first to set foot on new Zealand. Abel Tasman was the first European to sight New Zealand but did not land there. Captain James Cook was the first to circumnavigate and map New Zealand.
Who were the first people to settle in Zealand?
The MaoriThe Maori were the first people to settle the islands of New Zealand.
Where did European settle in New Zealand?
where did they settle in new zealand.
Was the Maori people were the first to live in New Zealand?
No, the Maori were the first people to settle the islands we now call New Zealand.
Who was the first people on New Zealand?
The Polynesian ancestors of the Maori were the first people to find and settle the islands of New Zealand.
Why did people from other places want to settle in new zealand?
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Were Maori the first people to settle in New Zealand?
Yes, the Maori are the original inhabitants of the islands we now call New Zealand.
Why did people from other places want to settle in new zealand in the 1830s?
because they felt like it
What parts of Australia did new zealand settle in?
New Zealand is a country in itself, completely separate and unique to Australia.
How many croatians live in New Zealand?
There are about 40,000 Croatians that live in New Zealand. Pauvo Lupis is believed to be the first Croatian to settle in New Zealand.
Who were the first settlers in NZ?
It's considered that the first inhabitants of the territory of New Zealand were the Maoris. According to them, the first explorer that reached that land was called Kupe, he navigated following the stars and ocean currents, he came from his native Polynesia, concretely from the island of Hawaiki, approximately 1000 years ago.
Why did caption cook come settle in new zealand?
Captain Cook did not settle in New Zealand. He made three voyages to the Pacific and visited New Zealand on four separate occasions. He led the first British expedition to discover New Zealand and the first to set foot on new Zealand. Abel Tasman was the first European to sight New Zealand but did not land there. Captain James Cook was the first to circumnavigate and map New Zealand.
Where are there highland games in New Zealand?
Two early Scots settlements in New Zealand, Waipu and Dunedin, still have high regard for the skills and strengths of the Highland Games.
